Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature. Good and bad are but names very readily transferable to that or this; the only right is what is after my own constitution; the only wrong what is against it.

No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature. Good and b

Summary

This quote, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, encapsulates a highly individualistic perspective on morality and ethics. Emerson believes that personal nature should be the guiding force behind one's moral compass. They assert that there is no universal or absolute moral law, and concepts of good and bad are subjective and interchangeable. The only true righteousness lies in alignment with one's own innate constitution, while conversely, anything opposing or contrary to it is considered wrong. In essence, Emerson emphasizes the importance of personal conviction and authenticity as the ultimate determinants of what is right or wrong.

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